Blindsgalore Loves Kids!

Blindsgalore Loves Kids!

As a mom, I am especially vigilant about childproofing my home and always on the lookout for potential hazards as those little ones are super speed demons and ever curious wonder wizards. Enticing dangling cords hanging from your blinds or shades are a disaster in the making and kids can’t help but find fascination in “cord play”. Thank goodness these unsafe cords were at our favorite outdoor cafe and not at home, but I want your home to be absolutely cord protected. Always go cordless when you can.

Child with curly hair reaching up to a window with corded blinds, safety hardware visible, in a home setting

Child with curly hair reaching for window blind cords in a room with large windows and trees outside

Now that it is already October, which is Window Covering Safety Month, please take the time to give your windows extra scrutiny so there is no chance for any cord accidents. This is the 16th anniversary of this important child safety initiative and Blindsgalore has been a supportive member of this special event from the beginning as we are dedicated in providing you with safe choices for your window coverings.

Close-up of a cordless window blind with grey tilt wands hanging in front of white horizontal blinds

For me, “cordless” is the only way to go for the ultimate in peace of mind and cordless window treatments are my first choice for homes with children.

Two young girls in pink pajamas looking out a window with stuffed animals, a doll, and a rocking chair in a child's bedroom

Here is my Blindsgalore checklist for safe windows, and safe kids!

Safe Windows, Safe Kids Checklist

1. Examine all shades and blinds to ensure there are no accessible cords on the front, back or side of the window treatment.

A young boy with curly hair in a light blue sweater reaching up to a white window shade in a room with beige walls

2. Secure any loose cords out the reach of your children. Firmly anchor continuous cord loops to the wall or the floor. Lock cords into position when using horizontal window treatments to avoid any inner cord entanglements. Always check to make sure that your cords are kept taut by the tension device.

Close-up of a wall-mounted cord tension device on a blue window frame, with a white cord looped through it

3. Do not place cribs, beds or furniture near any windows to prevent babies or toddlers from climbing onto furniture, encouraging play with dangling cords. If you have lots of windows in your nursery, you must choose the cordless option.

Three white horizontal blinds in a nursery with pink curtains and cribs, natural light coming through the window

4. If your windows are styled with pull tassels, keep them as short as possible.

5. Any window treatments in your home that were manufactured before 2011, should be replaced with our newer and safer technology or go to www.windowcoverings.org to order your free retrofit safe window kit. Please get those unsafe windows taken care of today.

Green chalkboard with handwritten message about window coverings and safety, framed in wood

Child in blue shirt reaching up to open white window blinds in a bright room with sheer curtains

6. Again, go cordless. You will not be disappointed as the safety, ease and sleekness of cordless window coverings complement any decor! I promise!

Two women sit at a wooden table in a bright room with large windows and pulled-down beige roller shades

Follow these simple rules and sleep soundly, knowing all is quiet, safe and happy on the home front.

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